BELLFLOWER - Sheriff's patrols arrested seven drivers for being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or for possession of narcotics, and jailed another three for suspended or lack of a license, deputies said Monday.

The arrests were made Thursday at a traffic checkpoint on Alondra Boulevard at Woodruff Avenue.

Deputies screened 1,138 vehicles, the department said.

Of the drivers arrested for being under the influence, four were jailed for use of marijuana and one was arrested for intoxication. Another was arrested for possession of narcotics, along with one being jailed for transportation of drugs.

One unicensed driver was arrested, and two drivers were taken into custody for operating a vehicle on suspended or revoked licenses.